About this video
Last updated: 9 October 2026
The video says a key question about a meniscus tear is whether it sits in the healing zone. A tear in the outer red zone can heal with time, according to the video. The video says tissue in the inner white zone cannot repair itself.
Key points
- The meniscus has two zones: one with a good blood supply and one with almost none.
- Symptoms of a tear that does not heal tend to follow a pattern: swelling after activity, sharp pain with twisting, or a catching sensation that keeps returning.
Questions this video answers
Which meniscus tears can heal?
The video says the meniscus has an outer red zone with a good blood supply and an inner white zone with almost none. A tear in the red zone can heal with time. Tissue in the white zone cannot repair itself.
What symptoms can a meniscus tear that is not healing cause?
The video says symptoms tend to follow a pattern: swelling after activity, sharp pain with twisting, or a catching sensation that keeps returning. It says assessment helps show where the tear is and whether it is healing.
